Are you familiar with the archetypes Maiden – Mother – Crone? They have described the phases of life women take for centuries. But Stephanie Raffelock, author of Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women disputes that and offers a new archetype for crone in the form of Creatrix. Most modern older women do not think of themselves as haggard and worn-out “old … [Read more...]
How to Start a New Business in Retirement
You’ve worked for years to be able to retire. Now, you can enjoy things like traveling, spending hours on the golf course, going to the spa, and catching up with friends. All of that sounds great for a while, but realistically, how much is your golf game improving? Didn’t you just have a hot stone massage last week? Kidding aside, retirement boredom is a very real thing. One … [Read more...]
Why Airbnb Hosting is a Great Retirement Side Job
When you’ve spent most of your life in the workforce, retirement sounds wonderful. You’ll have plenty of time to relax, you won’t have to deal with any toxic workplace cultures, and you can do the things you’ve always wanted to do. But, the concept isn’t that easy for everyone. Maybe you don’t have the money for new experiences like traveling. Or, maybe you do … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Easing Back Into Our New Normal
As the pandemic is coming under control, and more people are vaccinated, our Baby Boomer bloggers are beginning to live our new normal. It’s not quite the “normal” we used to know but we don’t have to be so obsessed and fearful about getting COVID-19 anymore. Out and about in the world Tom from Sightings Over Sixty has decided it is safe to travel. Or safe enough. So … [Read more...]
College Senior? Going Back to School After 50
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see older individuals and retirees attending college and seeking out new and different degrees. Some simply want to be “lifelong learners” and focus on their overall growth and well-being. Others may want to earn more credits or certifications for a specific career path. Whatever the reason, it’s never too late to go back to school at any age … [Read more...]